Director, Channel

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

1d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic. We are seeking a highly experienced and entrepreneurial Director of Commercial Partnerships & Channel Sales to lead and expand our partner ecosystem across ISVs, VARs, Marketplaces, and System Integrators. As a senior member of the team reporting directly to the Head of Partnerships & Channel Sales, you will shape our partner go-to-market strategy, drive significant revenue through channel-led motions, and help scale the business. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, can shift seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, and brings deep expertise in channel sales and partnership models.

Requirements

8+ years of applicable experience with a proven track record of driving material revenue through channel and ecosystem-based motions.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex commercial partnerships.
Executive presence with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, including C-level leaders.
Highly adaptable operator with exceptional context-switching abilities across strategy, deals, operations, and execution.
Data-driven mindset with experience forecasting channel revenue and ROI.

Nice To Haves

Experience in identity (IAM), security, authentication, or workforce/healthcare platforms (ATS, HCM/HRIS, EHR).

Responsibilities

Execute against CLEAR1’s channel sales strategy to grow revenue through partners and indirect sales motions.
Evaluate and structure new partnership opportunities that drive distribution, adoption, and new revenue.
Own revenue targets for partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipelines.
Manage day-to-day partner relationships, ensuring partners have the resources, support, and guidance needed to drive successful outcomes.
Collaborate with Product, Legal, Marketing, and Sales leadership to align channel initiatives with business goals and deliver seamless end-user experiences.
Develop and launch partner incentive programs, promotions, and performance levers that motivate and accelerate channel results.
Monitor partner performance, providing insights and recommendations to optimize channel productivity.